Embedded Files
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
Paper/Sketchbook
Pencil and eraser
Ruler
Paint brushes
Palette
Paints:
WHITE
BLACK
CADMIUM YELLOW
CADMIUM RED
CYAN (OPTIONAL)
Cloth or paper towel
Water
Palette knife
HOW TO MIX A VALUE STEP SCALE
HOW TO MIX A VALUE STEP SCALE
Create a value step scale with each step representing a pure tone. You will create a value step scale with black and white as well as raw umber and white.
Create a value step scale with each step representing a pure tone. You will create a value step scale with black and white as well as raw umber and white.
The goal is to have an even gradation between each step so that the jump feels natural.
The goal is to have an even gradation between each step so that the jump feels natural.
Top tips: Create your tones on your palette FIRST, and THEN put them on your paper strip. Make sure there is NO white space between your tones on your strip and your paint is laid down evenly and opaquely.
STEPS
STEPS
1. Draw TWO 1" by 9" rectangles and divide it into 1-inch squares.
1. Draw TWO 1" by 9" rectangles and divide it into 1-inch squares.
2. Start with titanium white and paint it on one side of your palette and then add ivory black on the other end.
2. Start with titanium white and paint it on one side of your palette and then add ivory black on the other end.
3. Mix a pile of mid-tone grey as your middle value.
3. Mix a pile of mid-tone grey as your middle value.
4. Next, mix down toward black and up toward white. You will create 9 total (including pure black and white) value squares.
4. Next, mix down toward black and up toward white. You will create 9 total (including pure black and white) value squares.
5. You will repeat this process again, using raw umber and white.
5. You will repeat this process again, using raw umber and white.
To create raw umber (cool or warm) use the following color combinations:
To create raw umber (cool or warm) use the following color combinations:
Cool Raw Umber
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Red
Cyan (blue)
Mars Black
Warm Raw Umber
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Red
Mars Black
FINAL PRODUCT EXAMPLE
FINAL PRODUCT EXAMPLE
HELPFUL VIDEO
HELPFUL VIDEO
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR TWO VALUE STEP SCALES, MOVE ON TO SESSION 1.2: VALUE STILL LIFE STUDY
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR TWO VALUE STEP SCALES, MOVE ON TO SESSION 1.2: VALUE STILL LIFE STUDY
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